CIVICUS Lens

India's revolt against disenfranchisement

Some 130 million names have been struck off India's electoral roll.

Autocracy by legal means

In several countries, presidents have rewritten or reinterpreted constitutions to stay in office.

USA: midterm elections on a skewed field

The USA hasn't invited international observers to its midterm elections, while US organisations that have long monitored voting abroad are turning to their own country.

Serbia: from protest to power

A student movement that rose up against corruption and impunity has defeated Serbia's longstanding autocratic leader, Aleksandar Vučić.

The UN Human Rights Council at 20: questions of credibility

In its 63rd session, held in its 20th anniversary year, the United Nations Human Rights Council renewed scrutiny of crises in Afghanistan, Burundi, Russia, Sudan and Venezuela despite severe budget cuts.

France's student protests: a new generation demands respect

Weeks of protests led by high school students have swept France, triggered by underfunded public services and limited opportunities.

Global tax rules: a north-south divide

Negotiations towards a United Nations convention on international tax cooperation are under way.

UN: crisis and opportunity

Warmongers were to the fore at the latest high-level session of the United Nations' (UN) General Assembly, using a platform built for peace to threaten violence.

Russia: a stage-managed vote and a war with no end in sight

Russia's parliamentary election delivered a record supermajority for United Russia, the party that backs Vladimir Putin.

Sweden: far right in retreat

The far-right Sweden Democrats party went into the 13 September election hoping to win cabinet seats.

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